Aries 4504 Installation Manual

Level of Difficulty Easy Tools Required Ratchet Socket, 10mm Ratchet extension Socket, 14mm Level Wrench, 14mm INSTALLATION MANUAL 4504 WITH 6" OVAL Scan for helpful install tips Product Image Front Front Rear Rear Notes and Maintenance Before you begin installation, read all instructions thoroughly. Proper tools will improve the quality of installation and reduce the time required. To protect the product, wax after installing. Regular waxing is recommended to add a protective layer over the finish. Do not use any type of polish or wax that may contain abrasives that could damage the finish. For stainless steel and aluminum, polish may be used to clear small scratches and scuffs on the finish. Mild soap may be used also to clean the product. Parts List 2 6" oval side bar 4 Universal bracket, #4504 4 Stainless steel bolt plate 16 Flat washer, M6 16 Nylock nut, M6 x 1, CL8.8 16 Flat washer, M8 16 Lock washer, M8 16 Hex head cap screw, M8 x 1.25 - 25mm, CL8.8 8 Hex nut, M8 x 1, CL8.8 8 Clip nut, 8mm Additional Hardware* 16 T-bolt, M8 x 1.25 - 25mm, CL8.8 16 Flat washer, M8 16 Lock washer, M8 16 Hex nut, M8 x 1, CL8.8 * Aluminum side bars are supplied with additional hardware. Quantities listed are in addition to the standard supplied hardware.

Step 1 Starting on the driver side, locate the three pinch weld factory holes. For this installation, we will be using the front and rear mounting locations. Step 2 The mounting brackets are universal and will fit both the driver and passenger sides. Starting at the front, remove the factory tape covering the mounting holes on the inner rocker panel. Step 3 With the mounting holes exposed, insert an 8mm clip nut into each mounting point. Step 4 Lift the bracket into place and attach an 8mm hex bolt with a flat washer and a locking washer on each clip nut.

Step 5 Insert an 8mm hex bolt with a flat washer onto the bottom of the pinch weld and attach with another flat washer, locking washer and nut. Snug the hardware, but do not fully tighten. Step 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 to secure the second driver side bracket on the rear mounting location. Step 7 Carefully place the side bar onto the brackets with the larger step pad toward the front of the vehicle. Step 8 - Option 1 (for stainless steel side bars) Insert the bolt plate into the bottom channel of the side bar, and attach to each bracket with a 6mm flat washer and nylock nut. Snug the hardware with a 10mm socket. To allow for adjustments, do not over tighten.

Step 9 With all hardware loosely installed, ensure the side bar is positioned as desired. After the side bar is centered, fully tighten all the hardware. It is recommended to tighten all the bracket-to-vehicle connections first, followed by the side bar connections. Step 10 Repeat steps 1 through 9 on the passenger side of the vehicle. With the side bars installed, periodic inspections should be performed to ensure all mounting hardware remains tight. To protect your investment, we recommend you apply a layer of nonabrasive wax. Congratulations on the installation of your brand new ARIES 6" oval side bars. Step 8 - Option 2 (for aluminum side bars) Insert four T-bolts into the bottom channels of the side bar as shown. Slide the bolts forward to the front-most bracket and insert them through the cradle. Repeat this for each bracket and attach with 8mm flat washer, 8mm lock washer and nut. Snug the hardware, but do not fully tighten.